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B P. SHAPPER.

COLLAR.

No. 305,481. Patented Sept. 23,1884.

EDWVARD P. SHAFFER, OF ROCHESTER, NEW YORK.

COLLAR.

SPECIFICATION forming part of Letters Patent No. 305,481, dated September 23, 1884.

' Application filed April 21, 1883.

- is a specification.

The aim of this invention is to provide a collar by which the scarf or tie encircling the neck of the wearer may be conveniently retained in position, and at the same time access affordedto the stud or button by which the collar is attached at the back to theshirt;

- To this end it consists in combining with the lower edge of the ordinary band a longitudinal flap extending continuously from a point near one end of the band to a corresponding point near the other, and having at the center an opening to expose the usual button-hole in the band.

Referring to the accompanying drawings, Figure 1 represents a face view of the collar as it appears when unfolded. Fig. 2is aperspective View of the same, showing the flap in its operative position, but the body of the collar turned upward to expose the portion thereunder. Fig. 3 is a vertical central crosssection on the linear m, Fig. 2.

The drawings illustratewhat is commonly known in the art asa turn-down collar.

A represents the body of the collar, and B the band attached thereto, the latter being provided with button-holes at its center and ends.- So far as the above described features are concerned the collar is of ordinary form and construction.

0 represents myiniproved attachment, consisting of a continuous flap having one edge joined permanently to the lower edge of the band in such manner that it may be folded upward against the outside band beneath the body when the latter is in its usual position. At its center the flap G is cut away, as shown in Figs. 2 and 3, forming an opening through which access may be had to the central buttonhole.

isan essential feature of my invention, and is important in that it affords free access to the stud or button at the back, while the scarf or tie is confined in position beneath the flap and the body of the collar.

In making use of the device the body is The enlarged central opening in the flap (No model.)

riding or buckling upward at said points,as is commonly the case with those made in the ordinary manner.

I am aware that collars have been provided with flaps, tags, andincisions of various forms for the purpose of uniting thescarf therewith; but I am not aware that any one has hitherto applied a continuous flap, as shown in the drawings, provided with a central opening, to y the edge of the collar-band.

As indicated in the drawings, the flap is attached directly to the edge of the collar-band in such manner that when extended the surfaces of the two will lie flush with each other, in order that the flap may be folded upon either surface, this construction rendering the collar reversible,so that it may be finished and worn either side out, as preferred.

The present invention is restricted to those matters and things which are hereinafter claimed, and as to all matters which may be described or shown, but which are not claimed, the right is reserved to make the same the subject of a separate application.

Having thus dcscribedmy invention, what I claim is l. The improved collar, having the continuous flap 0 attached to the edge of its band, and provided with a central opening, as and for the purpose described.

2. The improved collar, consisting of the body portion A, the band B, provided with the button-hole, the flap 0, provided with the large central opening, and adapted to be fold ed upon either surface of the band at will.

EDWARD P. SHAFFER.

Vitnesses:

WM. B. CRITTENDEN,

P. S. WILsoN. 

